It's very unfortunate that she got "typed" as the Witch considering that the character was nothing like who she really was. And that it completely overshadowed her extensive career as a character actor and film and television and her work as a commercial spokesperson for Maxwell House coffee ("SCTV" did a great sketch where they combined her spokesperson character with the Witch!).
So sad that such a kind and loving woman played a role that became her brand, as they say today. In defense of Sesame Street, my oldest son watched it from his playpen in its second year on air. By the time he got to first grade he was reading at a 4th grade level. Such a shame that they typecast Ms. Hamilton so far away from her real persona. Even Mr. Rogers, perhaps one of the kindest, gentlest people who ever lived, had aspersions cast on him.
It's very unfortunate that she got "typed" as the Witch considering that the character was nothing like who she really was. And that it completely overshadowed her extensive career as a character actor and film and television and her work as a commercial spokesperson for Maxwell House coffee ("SCTV" did a great sketch where they combined her spokesperson character with the Witch!).
A lovely article about this actress. I hadn’t been aware of her background or the accident on the set. Thank you for sharing!
Fascinating stuff! Such a shame her last appearance was a shambles. She still scares me today!
So sad that such a kind and loving woman played a role that became her brand, as they say today. In defense of Sesame Street, my oldest son watched it from his playpen in its second year on air. By the time he got to first grade he was reading at a 4th grade level. Such a shame that they typecast Ms. Hamilton so far away from her real persona. Even Mr. Rogers, perhaps one of the kindest, gentlest people who ever lived, had aspersions cast on him.
You’ve done it again - found an intriguing angle on a familiar person/subject. It’s really a bittersweet story, isn’t it?